Wilfred Rottich Lesan

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Committee is yet to elect the Chairperson, but work must continue. I am one of the Members of the Committee. We undertake to give a reply to that question if we are given three weeks. It is comprehensive; we need to do some research.

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On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Looking at the time, it is 6.25 p.m., and if we must conclude this you must give some guidance on the timing. Sen. Omondi, you have two minutes. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this...

Asante sana, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Nasimama kuunga mkono Hoja hii. Ningependa kuwashangaza kwamba jana nilifuata kwa karibu sana mambo ya ndege iliyopotea katika nchi ya Malaysia. Kilichonishutua si kupotea kwa hiyo ndege, bali ni kuona habari kwa mtandao iliyotiliwa mkazo kwamba Kenya kupitia watumishi wake wa juu Serikalini imepoteza...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like also to say something about this Motion. March 18, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think that I have all the right to be here and say what I think without infringing other hon. Members’ freedom. Order, Senator! With all your right, please, you should not also belittle the House. I think that, that is the point of order. On...

What should I withdraw?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if that is how it was understood, it was not my intention. I would like to withdraw. However, my intention was to go beyond the normal debate. I think that we need to go beyond what we keep on talking about here. We should not fear...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, can you not add me one minute, because they have taken my time?

Do you support?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, how would I support the Motion when you have not given me the time? Give me one minute to support. I will give you one minute.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank those who are concerned with what I am saying, because it is important and has gone into their ears and brain. (Laughter)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to start by thanking Sen. (Dr.) Zani for bringing this Motion to this House at this very appropriate time. I support the Motion. Kenyans are concerned about what is happening in our universities and other institutions of learning. Smooth running and...

be allowed to happen. Some of these personnel forced their way into hostels, molested students and we have reports that some of the female students were raped. We want to know what was happening and why it should be so. We are calling upon the Cabinet Secretary to explain to...

With those few remarks, I beg to support.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir for giving me this opportunity. Mine is also to come here and to support this Motion by Sen. (Dr.) Zani which is extremely timely. The Motion comes at a time when the Senate must address March 18, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

components of education. That is not in doubt.Our universities have been commercialized such that the quality and standards have been compromised. Therefore, as we move forward to discuss this issue that faces us, substantively, the Committee is responsible and some Senators who can take leadership in this area like Prof....

public funds that were earmarked for a specific purpose. Until we better the quality of these universities, people stand no chance in these universities. Many of us are in this Senate because education brought us here. It is not their family name or their wealth, but the competence from the...

Government.I support.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, ---

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Looking at the time, it is 6.25 p.m., and if we must conclude this you must give some guidance on the timing. Sen. Omondi, you have two minutes.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this Adjournment Motion moved by my friend, Sen. (Dr.) Zani. For sure, this is just a confirmation on how corruption is gaining more roots in this country. It shows that even Free Primary Education (FPE) is being mishandled...

March 13, 2014 SENATE DEBATES A. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

The Senate Majority Leader. SENATE COMMITTEES

1. CHAIRPERSONS PANEL March 13, 2014 SENATE DEBATES A. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES B. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION C. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY D. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, COMMERCE AND BUDGET March 13, 2014 SENATE DEBATES E. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH F. COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND TRANSPORT G. COMMITTEE ON LABOUR AND...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a member of the Committee. We will answer that question in two weeks time.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand to support this Motion. I want to thank Sen. G.G. Kariuki because this Motion has come a time when Kenyans are constantly getting worried about the security situation in the country. I remember towards the end of the last Session when we were...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I think national security, especially where it has been achieved, is the best thing that a country can have. It is probably the reason why we have very many people migrating out of developing countries....

terms of the socio-economic and cultural indicators. If we do not have security, obviously, we have a problem. One, we have a problem of unemployment which causes insecurity. You will find that people look for ways to ensure that they make money and make ends meet.It is unfortunate that 50...

The crimes that thrive like cyber crime, manslaughter, terrorism and kidnappings have increased over time. One of the crimes I want to focus on is that of pedophiles. Owing to the porous borders that we have, considering that we do not vet enough to know who is coming into this...

I beg to support.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand to support this Motion. I want to thank Sen. G.G. Kariuki because this Motion has come a time when Kenyans are constantly getting worried about the security situation in the country. I remember towards the end of the last Session when we were...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if we want to achieve security in totality, we should revamp the security institutions. So much money was spent on forensic laboratories and the infamous Anglo Leasing. Money is not a problem in this country. If we prioritize what we need in order to enhance our...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to request for a Statement from---

No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a request for a statement.

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Sessional Committee on Devolved Government concerning the daily use of a helicopter by County Executive Members of Bomet County while travelling within the county. Bomet is a very small county,...

Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for giving me this opportunity to make some contributions to this Report. First, I want to thank Members of this Committee for the Report they have laid in the House which gives us a hands-on feeling of what they experienced when they went out...

Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for giving me this opportunity to make some contributions to this Report. First, I want to thank Members of this Committee for the Report they have laid in the House which gives us a hands-on feeling of what they experienced when they went out...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Machakos votes yes for “a”, yes for “b” and yes for “c.” The Clerk-at-the-Table: Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Junior, Makueni County. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Junior With a very clear mind, Makueni votes yes for “a”, yes for “b” and yes for “c.” (Applause) Samburu County delegation votes “yes”...

February 14, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Elgeyo-Marakwet votes yes on a, yes on b and yes on c. The Clerk-at-the-Table: Sen. Murungi Kiraitu, Meru County. Sen. Musila David, Kitui County.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Four weeks ago, I requested a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Land and Natural Resources on the policy of the Government with regard to the disposal of polythene papers and synthetic materials. He had promised that the answer...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, I also wish to join my colleagues in thanking the Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation, for the Report that they tabled in the House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we do know that this is a very important sector in our country and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that a Committee of the Whole has considered The Public Finance Management (Uwezo Fund) Regulations, 2013, and approved the same with amendments.

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Thank you, “Mr. Chairman”, Sir. I beg to move---

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, I also wish to join my colleagues in thanking the Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation, for the Report that they tabled in the House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we do know that this is a very important sector in our country and...

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Is somebody seconding you?

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